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Clabbernappers

Len Bailey (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDanny Ray #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.55
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Kidnapping

Positive tags

AdventureQuestFound FamilyFriendshipComing of Age

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneReluctant Hero

Tropes

Portal FantasyFish out of WaterQuestReluctant HeroChosen OneFellowshipSecondary WorldRescue Mission

Themes

Coming of AgeCourageLoyaltyFish out of WaterAdventureFriendship

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old Oklahoma rodeo champion Danny Ray is sent to the kingdom of Elidor, where he sets sail across the Checkered Sea to rescue a kidnapped queen, despite the enemies found there and the dubious help of the prince and princess.

Is Clabbernappers appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Eleven-year-old Danny is transported to a fantasy kingdom where he embarks on a rescue quest involving sea travel and dubious allies. Expect fantasy adventure peril and mild action suitable for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping.

Who'll love this

Kids who love portal fantasies and sea adventures will enjoy following a rodeo champion navigating a magical kingdom to rescue a queen.

Tags

Portal FantasyAdventure FantasyQuest FantasyMiddle Grade Fantasy